Abstract: A method of preparing an inorganic binder for medical use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes preparing a starting material using a-TCP powder and phosphate powder each of which has a predetermined particle size, producing a paste having a predetermined viscosity that is suitable for formation of a molded article having a predetermined shape by homogeneously mixing the starting material, adding water or saline to the homogeneously mixed starting material, and kneading the resulting mixture, subjecting the molded article to hydration reaction, and washing and drying the molded article having undergone the hydration reaction to obtain an inorganic binder containing OCP and HA crystal phases.

Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor chip may include a first region doped with a first dopant, a second region doped with a second dopant, an active region between the first and second regions, a first contact layer having an electrically conductive material and covering the first region. An insulating layer may cover the first contact layer and include first openings, and the insulating layer may include a second contact layer having an electrically conductive material and covering the insulating layer and the first openings. The first openings may completely penetrate the insulating layer, and the second contact layer may include second openings and/or a third contact layer comprising an electrically conductive material is arranged in the first openings in each case between the second contact layer and the insulating layer.

Abstract: A system for additively manufacturing a build part. The system includes a build platform configured for disposition within a resin tank, and a light source configured to cure a layer of resin. The layer of resin is disposed adjacent to a pre-cure build surface of the build part. The system also includes a constrained surface located between the build platform and the light source and configured to form a boundary for the layer of resin disposed between the constrained surface and the pre-cure build surface. The constrained surface is configured to vibrate to reduce a separation force required to separate the constrained surface from a post-cure build surface of the build part. The system also includes a vibratory source configured to vibrate the constrained surface.

Abstract: An imprint apparatus that forms a pattern made of an imprint material on each of a plurality of shot regions of a substrate, includes a user interface configured to allow a user to perform editing for assigning each of the plurality of shot regions to any one of a plurality of groups such that each of the plurality of groups is formed by at least one shot region onto which the imprint material is continuously supplied from a dispenser.

Abstract: A method for assessing the release performance of microcapsules comprising at least one volatile ingredient, the method comprising the steps of: a. applying a plurality of said microcapsules to an underlying surface; b. applying a kinetic frictional shear stress ? through a contact surface of a probe under a predefined load, a predefined contact surface area and a predefined shear rate to said plurality of microcapsules; and c. measuring the amount of the at least one volatile ingredient released per second from said microcapsules under said kinetic frictional shear stress ?.

Abstract: A method of printing a three dimensional article is provided wherein particles are bonded together with chemical bonds having a bond strength of at least 10 kJ/mol. In one aspect, kits for three dimensional printing are described herein. In some embodiments, a kit described herein comprises a substantially dry particulate material (20) comprising an insoluble filler having a first functional group on the surface of the insoluble filler; and a fluid binder material (26) comprising a multifunctional linker having a second functional group, wherein the insoluble filler is insoluble in the fluid binder material and wherein the first functional group and the second functional group can react with one another to form a covalent bond between the insoluble filler and the multi functional linker.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing building materials made of volcanic material includes gathering of molten volcanic material that is collected by catching the molten volcanic material after the molten volcanic material flows off an edge of land, cooling the volcanic material by immersing the mold containing the volcanic material into a body of ocean water, and shaping the volcanic material into shapes that may be used in construction.

Abstract: A method for producing a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber including the steps of: polymerizing a monomer mixture including an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer and a carboxyl group-containing monomer in a solvent; terminating a polymerization reaction by adding a nitrous acid salt and a water-insoluble hydroquinone as polymerization terminators to the polymerization system, thereby obtaining a dispersion of the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber having a pH of 7 or below; and coagulating the dispersion of the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber, thereby obtaining the carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber in the solid state, wherein the amount of the nitrous acid salt to be used is 0.15 parts by weight or less relative to 100 parts by weight of the monomer mixture used in the polymerization reaction.

Abstract: The method of synthesis of bio graphene may include mixing carrageenan with a bio waste solution, adding graphene oxide to produce a mixture, sonicating the mixture, and evaporative-casting the mixture to produce bio graphene film. In an embodiment, the carrageenan may be ?-carrageenan. In an embodiment, the bio waste solution may include fish scales.

Abstract: There is provided a paste for use in producing a three-dimensional shaped article, the paste containing a solvent, a binder that is soluble in the solvent, support layer forming first particles, and a material having a decomposition temperature lower than a sintering temperature of the support layer forming first particles, in which the material is contained in a volume of greater than or equal to 20% and less than or equal to 60% with respect to a total volume of the support layer forming first particles and the material being 100%. By using such a paste, a highly accurate three-dimensional shaped article can be produced.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the simulataneous capture and release using micropattern surfaces for tissue and cell microdissection. In one example, a patterned thermoplastic film has a first surface and a plurality of projections attached to and extending outwardly from the first surface. The projections form a pattern on the thermoplastic film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition excellent in curability and capable of forming, through light irradiation, a cured product excellent in light resistance, heat resistance, and transparency. The curable composition contains the following component (A), the following component (B), and the following component (C): the component (A): an alicyclic epoxy compound represented by the following formula (a): the component (B): a light resistance imparting agent having a maximum absorption wavelength in a region between 280 and 320 nm in an ultraviolet-visible light absorption spectrum from 250 to 400 nm; and the component (C): an optical cationic polymerization initiator: wherein R1 to R18 are the same as or different from one another and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon group that may contain an oxygen atom or a halogen atom, or an alkoxy group that may have a substituent; and X represents a single bond or a linking group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition excellent in curability and capable of forming, through light irradiation, a cured product excellent in light resistance, heat resistance, and transparency. The curable composition contains the following component (A), the following component (B), and the following component (C): the component (A): an alicyclic epoxy compound represented by the following formula (a): the component (B): a light resistance imparting agent having a maximum absorption wavelength in a region between 280 and 320 nm in an ultraviolet-visible light absorption spectrum from 250 to 400 nm; and the component (C): an optical cationic polymerization initiator: wherein R1 to R18 are the same as or different from one another and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon group that may contain an oxygen atom or a halogen atom, or an alkoxy group that may have a substituent; and X represents a single bond or a linking group.

Abstract: Systems and methods of thermoforming stone slabs are provided, such as by heating a stone slab while forming it to a mold. Curved stone slabs may be produced having low radii of curvature.

Abstract: Methods for preparing dried pellets of biological materials are described. The pellets can have a substantially spherical shape and are prepared by freezing droplets of a liquid composition of a desired biological material on a solid surface followed by microwave vacuum drying the frozen droplets. These methods are useful for preparing dried pellets having a high concentration of a desired biological material, in particular a therapeutic protein or vaccine, and which have a faster reconstitution time than lyophilized powder cakes prepared in vials.

Abstract: A training pen for writing has a housing, a pen cap releasably attached to the housing, a retractable ink cartridge with a writing tip extending within an inner cavity of the housing and the cap, and three flexible, arcuate tabs extending from a lower end of the housing. The cap has six sides with side openings defined in alternating sides of the cap and a lower aperture defined at a lower end of the cap. The tabs extend through the side openings when not in use. A user can push the writing tip through the lower aperture by simultaneously depressing all of the tabs into grooves defined within the surface of the cap. Release of the tabs repositions the writing tip within the cap. Use of the pen can train a user io to properly grasp a writing utensil.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the simultaneous capture and release using micropattern surfaces for tissue and cell microdissection. In one example, a patterned thermoplastic film has a first surface and a plurality of projections attached to and extending outwardly from the first surface. The projections form a pattern on the thermoplastic film.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for bonding a release film for separating an artificial stone from a rubber mold and, more particularly, to an apparatus for bonding a release film for separating an artificial stone from a rubber mold that allows for easy separation of a mold for manufacturing an artificial stone and an artificial stone manufactured in the mold without applying a release agent.

Abstract: A sintered ceramic component can have a final composition including at least 50 wt. % MgO and at least one desired dopant, wherein each dopant of the at least one desired dopant has a desired dopant content of at least 0.1 wt. %. All impurities (not including the desired dopant(s)) are present at a combined impurity content of less than 0.7 wt. %. A remainder can include Al2O3. The selection of dopants can allow for better control over the visual appearance of the sintered ceramic component, reduces the presence of undesired impurities that may adversely affect another part of an apparatus, or both. The addition of the dopant(s) can help to improve the sintering characteristics and density as compared to a sintered ceramic component that includes the material with no dopant and a relatively low impurity content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising an organic material susceptible to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and a compound of formula 1-P, 1-O or I-M. Further embodiments are a compound of formula 1-P, 1-O or 1-M, a process for protection of the organic material by the compound, the use of the compound for stabilizing the organic material, an additive composition comprising the compound, a process for manufacturing the compound and intermediates involved therein.

Abstract: A method for producing a molded body having the following steps: a) providing a foil ply; b) applying a plastic molding compound in a predefined three-dimensional shape onto the foil ply by means of a three-dimensional printing method.

Abstract: A device and a method for forming bar-shaped croissant dough in a U-shape, for then quickly and precisely arranging both legs of the U-shape to have the same length, and for producing croissants in a required shape are provided. A device for circularizing croissant dough 100 comprises a first guide for reducing a width 114 that moves a first end 5a of the U-shaped croissant dough 5 toward a center of the U-shape, a plate 118 that is inserted under a second end 5b of the U-shaped croissant dough 5 and lifts the second end 5b, a second guide for reducing the width 116 that moves the second end 5b that is lifted toward the center of the U-shape, and a pusher 130 that vertically presses the first end 5a and the second end 5b that are moved to the center of the U-shape so as to stick one to the other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for directional solidification of silicon. The apparatus can use a cooling platform to cool a portion of a bottom of a directional solidification crucible. The apparatus and method of the present invention can be used to make silicon crystals for use in solar cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a natural fiber-reinforced plastic part, wherein as the starting material natural fibers 5-120 mm in length, a thermoplastic and/or a duroplastic and a lubricant, especially wax, are pelletized without extrusion into long-fiber pellets by cold-forming and the long-fiber pellets are then feed for direct processing into a standard injection molding machine for injecting the plastic part.

Abstract: Disclosed are a carboxylic acid modified-nitrile based copolymer composition and a dip-formed article produced therefrom. More specifically, disclosed are a copolymer composition comprising a carboxylic acid modified-nitrile copolymer latex having a glass transition temperature of a ?60 to ?10° C. and a carboxylic acid modified-styrene copolymer latex having a glass transition temperature of 30 to 110° C., and a dip-formed article produced therefrom. Provided are advantageously a carboxylic acid modified-nitrile based copolymer composition enabling production of dip-formed articles having physical properties comparable to conventional articles and greatly improved wearing sensation and doping property, and a dip-formed article produced therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus for bringing a mold having a pattern region and a first mark into contact with an imprint material on a substrate having a second mark, includes a deforming mechanism configured to deform the mold such that a portion of the mold where the first mark is formed protrudes toward the substrate, a driving mechanism configured to adjust a distance between the mold and the substrate, and a detecting unit configured to detect, after the driving mechanism starts an operation of reducing the distance, the first mark and the second mark in a state in which the portion of the mold and the imprint material on the substrate are in contact with each other but a whole of the pattern region is not in contact with the imprint material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a trim component includes forming a skin layer of the trim component, and spraying a foam layer on the skin layer according to a first spray pattern that establishes a first gap in the foam layer arranged as a predetermined tear pattern. The skin layer extends across the first gap. A corresponding trim component has a skin layer with an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, and a foam layer sprayed on the inner surface of the skin layer according to a predetermined spray pattern so that the foam layer has a first gap arranged as a predetermined tear pattern, with the skin layer extending across the first gap.

Abstract: A method and device for forming dough in a U or annular shape includes a gripper carrier, at least one retaining jaw attached to the gripper carrier and first and second pivot carriers. The pivot carriers are each supported about a respective pivot axis in the gripper carrier and perform an opposite pivot motion. The second pivot carrier is supported by a shaft that extends into and engages the gripper carrier, such that a pivotal motion of the second pivot carrier engages the shaft with the gripper carrier to simultaneously pivot and lift the second pivot carrier so to lift one end of the dough piece in relation to another end of the dough piece. Shaping jaws are attached to the first and second pivot carriers and can be brought into contact with the respective dough piece on an opposite second side.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating of high aspect ratio probes and deforming micropillars and nanopillars are described. Use of polymers in deforming nanopillars and micropillars is also described.

Abstract: A device for forming dough in a U or annular shape includes a gripper carrier, at least one retaining jaw attached to the gripper carrier and first and second pivot carriers. The pivot carriers are each pivotably supported about a respective pivot axis in the gripper carrier and perform an opposite pivot motion. The second pivot carrier is pivotally supported by a shaft that extends into and engages the gripper carrier, such that a pivotal motion of the second pivot carrier engages the shaft with the gripper carrier to simultaneously pivot and lift the second pivot carrier in a direction of the respective pivot axis so to lift one end of the dough piece in relation to another end of the dough piece. Shaping jaws are attached to the first and second pivot carriers and can be brought into contact with the respective dough piece on an opposite second side.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stabilized cross-linked hydrogel matrix comprising a first high molecular weight component and a second high molecular weight component that are covalently linked, and at least one stabilizing or enhancing agent, wherein the first high molecular weight component and the second high molecular weight component are each selected from the group consisting of polyglycans and polypeptides. This stabilized hydrogel matrix may be prepared as bioactive gels, pastes, slurries, cell attachment scaffolds for implantable medical devices, and casting or binding materials suitable for the construction of medical devices. The intrinsic bioactivity of the hydrogel matrix makes it useful as a gel or paste in multiple applications, including as a cell attachment scaffold that promotes wound healing around an implanted device, as gels and pastes for induction of localized vasculogenesis, wound healing, tissue repair, and regeneration, as a wound adhesive, and for tissue bulking.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a fluoropolynner film comprising a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, said process comprising the following steps: (i) providing a mixture of:—at least one fluoropolymer [polymer (F)];—at least one metal compound [compound (M)] having formula: X4-mAYm wherein m is an integer from 1 to 4, A is a metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti and Zr, Y is a hydrolysable group and X is a hydrocarbon group, optionally comprising one or more functional groups;—a liquid medium consisting essentially of at least one ionic liquid (IL) and, optionally, at least one additive (A);—optionally, at least one electrolytic salt (ES); and—optionally, at least one organic solvent (S); (ii) hydrolysing and/or polycondensing said compound (M) to yield a liquid mixture comprising fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite comprising inorganic domains and incorporating said liquid medium; (iii) processing a film from the liquid mixture obtained in step

Abstract: An insulator, especially a sound insulator, can be manufactured by introducing and mixing constituent compounds of a basis material for the insulator with masses to form an insulator mixture. The insulator mixture is formed into the insulator by a suitable mold or tool so that the masses are distributed within the insulator mixture. A catalyst can be included to control curing characteristics of the insulator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an mass distribution device for supplying a mass of foodstuff starting material to one or more cavities of a mold drum for molding products from the mass, comprising a base member which extends partially around the outer cylindrical circumference of the drum and which has an introduction area through which the mass is the fed to the cavities. The invention further relates to a molding device and to a process for operating the inventive mass distribution device.

Abstract: A resin composition [composition (C)] comprising: from 40 to 95% by volume (% v) of at least one aromatic polyimide [polymer (PI)], from 0.1 to 15% by volume (% v) of at least one compound having the general formula AnXm [compound (AnXm)], wherein each A is independently selected from a group consisting of a metal atom (M) which is selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Ag, Cd, Sn, Pt, Au, Hg, Pb and Tl and a semimetal atom (SM) which is selected from the group consisting of As, Sb and Bi; wherein each X is independently selected from a group consisting of As, Sb, S, Se and Te; with the proviso that when A is As or Sb then X is different from A; and wherein n and m equal or different from each other, are independently 1, 2, 3 and 4, from 0.

Abstract: A molded hunting blind includes a one piece molded body. The molded hunting blind also includes a molded door and a plurality of windows at least one archery door with a taper configured to limit movement or at least one gun door with a gun rest and an arm rest. A method to mold a one piece hunting blind body is also described.

Abstract: A mobile device case defining an aperture and a camera protection module within the aperture. The camera protection module may be a separate element from the case shell or may be formed as an integral part of shell.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a needle-shaped body, including supplying a first aqueous solution to an intaglio plate, supplying a second aqueous solution to the intaglio plate, drying the first and second aqueous solutions in the intaglio plate such that a dried body is formed on the intaglio plate, and separating the dried body from the intaglio plate such that a needle-shaped body including a needle-shaped projection and a support base which supports the needle-shaped projection is obtained. The intaglio plate includes a recess corresponding to the needle-shaped projection, the first aqueous solution is supplied to fill at least a portion of the recess, the first aqueous solution and the second aqueous solution are immiscible, the first aqueous solution forms a projection side layer in the needle-shaped body, and the second aqueous solution forms a support base side layer on the projection side layer in the needle-shaped body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic artificial marble having a granite pattern and a method of manufacturing the same, which can provide a natural marble effect by mixing and molding two or more compounds having different colors and thus can obtain a granite pattern in which patterns of the two or more compounds are smoothly mixed, and which can obtain a desired pattern remarkably similar to a pattern of natural stone by using a multicolor chip sheet.

Abstract: A method including the steps of forming an inner ring of a wheel hub, by joining a spindle and an insert ring fitted onto the spindle, on a side of a first end of the spindle; axially blocking the insert ring on the spindle by plastically deforming the first end of the spindle to form an upset collar therewith, which axially protrudes from the insert ring; and after forming the upset collar, frontally obtaining on the collar, on the side opposite to the insert ring a frontal toothing by means of a single creator tool provided, towards the collar, with a toothing which is complementary to that to be obtained, by impressing onto the collar, in sequence, one or more teeth of the complementary toothing, which have ridges with a rounded profile having a curvature radius (R) varying in the direction of an axis of symmetry (A1) of the tool.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position.

Abstract: Reclosable zippers for reclosable packages are disclosed. The zippers include male and female profiles. The female profiles are periodically inwardly and/or upwardly deformed in order to generate tactile and audible feedback when the zippers are opened or closed by the user. The deformation of the female profiles typically maintains the strength of the zipper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an abuse-proofed dosage form containing, apart from one or more active ingredients with potential for abuse and optionally physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances, at least one synthetic or natural polymer (C) with a breaking strength of at least 500 N, wherein the formulation mixture is combined with a solvent for the polymer (C) at least in quantities such that the formulation mixture is at least uniformly moistened, the at least moistened composition is optionally divided into sub-portions, dried and shaped to yield the dosage form.

Abstract: In one aspect, an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The alignment system includes a first component having an alignment member, and a second component having an inner wall defining an alignment aperture. The alignment aperture is configured to receive the alignment member to couple the first component and the second component. The alignment member includes at least one retention member configured to engage the second component to facilitate retaining at least a portion of the alignment member within the alignment aperture. The alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into the alignment aperture, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate aligning and stiffening the first component and the second component in a desired orientation.

Abstract: A bone repair composition and methods thereof include elongated bone fibers made from cortical bone in which a plurality of approximately uniform bone fibers is made into various implant shapes conducive for various applications. The bone fiber compositions may be in the form of a cavity, ball, pellet, wrap, strip, cylinder, cone, putty, gel, or injectable slurry.

Abstract: A preform station for forming a flexible semi-finished product and for transforming a flexible semi-finished product into a geometrically stable preform is provided. The preform station comprises a first pin array having a multitude of pins, on which the semi-finished product can be draped. Furthermore, the pins are movable along their longitudinal directions in order to form the flexible semi-finished product. Furthermore, the preform station comprises an activation device for activating a binder of the semi-finished product such that the semi-finished product can be transformed into the geometrically stable preform.

Abstract: A polymer sheet includes a polyurethane core. The polyurethane core has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The polymer sheet can have at least one functional layer overlying a major surface. The polymer sheet has a thickness tPS. The polyurethane core has a thickness tPC. In embodiments tPC can at least 0.3 of tPS. The polyurethane core can have at least one feature selected from the group: (i) an elasticity as measured according to the Thin Gauge Elasticity Test of not more than 30%, (ii) a loss of tensile strength of not greater than 30% when exposed to UV light according to standard SAE J1960 (Rev. August 2003), (iii) a thickness of polyurethane core tPC of not greater than 0.2 mm, (iv) an elongation at break of at least 200%, and (v) a tensile strength at break of at least 0.3 MPa.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a carrier tray includes softening and disposing a plastic film on a first mold, wherein the first mold includes a top surface and a first lateral surface, the top surface includes a recession and a first edge, the first lateral surface is connected to the top surface and extends from the first edge, and the first lateral surface and the top surface form a first included angle; attaching the plastic film to the top surface and the first lateral surface; disposing a restorer on an outer side of the first mold; separating the first mold from the plastic film, wherein the plastic film is pushed by the first lateral surface such that the restorer is moved from an initial position to a final position; and pushing the plastic film from the final position to the initial position by the restorer; and cooling the plastic film.

Abstract: A system for making PET objects including a means for reacting a first PET precursor and a second PET precursor to produce a PET melt; a means for flowing the PET melt to a valve having at least two outlets; a means for flowing the PET melt from at least one of the at least two outlets to at least one distribution manifold, each of the at least one distribution manifold having at least two distribution lines; a means for controlling individually the mass flow of the PET melt in each of the at least two distribution lines independently of the other of the at least two distribution lines; and a means for forming the PET objects from the PET melt.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organosilicon compounds, more particularly RTV-1 sealants, contain (A) at least one organosilicon compound having at least two condensable radicals, (B) at least one finely divided silicon dioxide having a BET surface area of 30 to 120 m2/g and a relative thickening effect ?rel of 1.4 to 10, and (C) at least one hydrocarbon component which has an initial boiling point above 150° C., a final boiling point below 350° C., each at a pressure of 1013 hPa, a kinematic viscosity of 1.5 to 6.0 mm2/s as measured at 40° C., a viscosity-density constant (VDC) of less than or equal to 0.820, a pour point of less than ?5° C., and an aromatic carbon atom (CA) content of less than 0.1% CA.